DVC Men’s Basketball

Dec 28, 2015 02:57PM
● By Jennifer Neys

BY MATT SCHWAB

The Vikings (7-4) continued
their positive run with a 2-1 record in the San Jose City Tournament,
including wins over College of Alameda, 84-63, and Ohlone, 70-60, and
a loss to Merritt, 55-44. "Overall, the guys really battled,"
said Assistant Coach Derrick Jones, who filled in admirably
for Head Coach Steve Coccimiglio over the past six games. "Over
the last two weeks, they’ve been sharing the ball as a group offensively,
doing a good job of playing together, and just battling
and staying focused." The Vikings faced Merritt without their
two starting guards due to injuries, Leon Williams V (knee) and Remy
Dillard (shoulder). A former star at Vanden
High, Williams has battled back gallantly after suffering
a torn ACL on each leg in back-to-back
seasons. The Vikings are hoping Williams' apparent setback was
more a reflection of his heavy workload, not the result of another
injury. He had seven points, five rebounds, and four assists against the
Renegades. The Vikings took two weeks off over the holidays to
heal up before beginning play in the Big 8 at San Joaquin
Delta on January 5.